Sewaren is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Sewaren has a 2024 population of 2,685. Sewaren is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,708 in 2020.
The average household income in Sewaren is $116,583 with a poverty rate of 4.16%. The median age in Sewaren is 48.1 years: 48.6 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sewaren was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,635 | 60.67% |
| Two or more races | 355 | 13.17% |
| Black or African American | 271 | 10.06% |
| Other race | 220 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 214 | 7.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,084 | 2.47 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 562 | 3.51 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 457 | 1.1 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Female | 50 | 3.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 13.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 13.17% |
| High School Graduate | 891 | 42.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 259 | 12.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,312 | 1,207 | 379 |
| Hispanic | 399 | 311 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 137 | 53 |
| Black | 183 | 171 | 37 |
| Asian | 175 | 175 | 17 |
| Other Race | 122 | 120 | 50 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 40.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,336 | $0 | $83,945 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,958 | $0 | $88,281 |
| High School Graduate | $50,597 | $61,786 | $39,154 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,972 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,190 | $65,734 | $61,497 |
| Some College | $79,493 | $89,219 | $78,287 |
$62,190
Average Earnings
$65,734
Average Male
$61,497
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.6% of Sewaren residents speak only English, while 30.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 49 | 3.12% |
| Black | 271 | 34 | 12.55% |
| Hispanic | 642 | 18 | 2.8% |
| Multiple | 355 | 11 | 3.1% |
| Other | 220 | 2 | 0.91% |
4.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.84%
Male Poverty Rate
4.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sewaren is Black, with 12.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sewaren is Other, with 0.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
| Some College | 2.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Employed | 1.91% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,101 | $136,451 |
| Households | $107,887 | $116,583 |
| Married Families | $112,340 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,484 | $80,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 12.1% |
| Other Race | 12 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.01%
Born in Sewaren
78.48%
Native Born
21.52%
Foreign Born
3.23%
Non Citizen
18.29%
Naturalized
78.48% of Sewaren residents were born in the United States, with 68.01% having been born in New Jersey. 3.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,685 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,690 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 2,695 | -647 | -19.36% |
| 2021 | 3,342 | 634 | 23.41% |
| 2020 | 2,708 | 81 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 2,627 | 309 | 13.33% |
| 2018 | 2,318 | -119 | -4.88% |
| 2017 | 2,437 | 32 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 2,405 | -125 | -4.94% |
| 2015 | 2,530 | 189 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 2,341 | -220 | -8.59% |
| 2013 | 2,561 | -101 | -3.79% |
| 2012 | 2,662 | 109 | 4.27% |
| 2011 | 2,553 | -203 | -7.37% |
| 2010 | 2,756 | 0 | 0% |